I was actually planning to feature holiday LED light deals as we count down to Christmas, but as I was writing this article a new version of a life-proof emergency LED lantern began trending.

Why is a life-proof lantern trending right now?

I placed a call to the merchant who explained that with concerns about tornadoes around Tampa, Florida on Friday and threats of power outages in the south, families are searching for deals on emergency equipment.

The top LED lantern I tested is collapsible so it can be placed in a glove compartment, emergency drawer, laundry room, utility closet or anywhere else in your home. Unlike knock-offs you may see at discount hardware stores or dollar stores, these lanterns are about 20 to 30 percent brighter.

With just one set of non-included AA batteries, these lights worked for 76 hours straight in my tests. Click the play button to see the new test video I shot with these lanterns this morning.

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